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Miscguy · 10-13-2004, 09:16 PM

Im not sure where you get your sources from but the X800 isnt simply an overclocked 9800 like some of you seem to think. It is a compltly new design, no doubt simply advancing ideas from the 9800's but to say its the same thing is assinine. Look at the benchmark compaiisons from first run test between the 9800xt and x800xt and you'll understand that you cant get that type of proformance leap by just overclocking.

As for 6800 vs x800 naturally there going to be neck and neck, you see this every time new cards are released. But does the 6800 still require 2 stand alone power connections? Or did they un fuck themselves and make it 1? Its not just a few FPS that make a card better or worse, its in the features and ease of install. If im still required to hook up two power connecters, shit, id need a new power suppply.

Though i will grant you i have been out of touch with these new cards for a while.

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Miscguy is Offline 2nd Lieutenant Posts: 3,811 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Redmond, Home of Microsoft	10-13-2004, 09:16 PM Im not sure where you get your sources from but the X800 isnt simply an overclocked 9800 like some of you seem to think. It is a compltly new design, no doubt simply advancing ideas from the 9800's but to say its the same thing is assinine. Look at the benchmark compaiisons from first run test between the 9800xt and x800xt and you'll understand that you cant get that type of proformance leap by just overclocking. As for 6800 vs x800 naturally there going to be neck and neck, you see this every time new cards are released. But does the 6800 still require 2 stand alone power connections? Or did they un fuck themselves and make it 1? Its not just a few FPS that make a card better or worse, its in the features and ease of install. If im still required to hook up two power connecters, shit, id need a new power suppply. Though i will grant you i have been out of touch with these new cards for a while.